Chicago White Sox veteran Adam LaRoche abruptly retired this Tuesday due to the team limiting his 14-year-old son Drake's access to the clubhouse.
Four-time All-Star pitcher Chris Sale is one notable teammate who's adamantly come to LaRoche's defense. He spoke about the tricky situation on Friday.
"This isn't us rebelling against rules. This is us rebelling against BS," said Sale, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. Sale also described what happened between LaRoche and White Sox vice president Kenny Williams:
Chris Sale said Ken Williams told "bald-faced lie," variously blamed teammtes, coaches and management for change in Drake La Roche's access.